The following article “Keep the Game Moving” was written by one of my best friends, Jim Bard of Chambersburg, PA. Jim mentored me in the early 1980’s and

The first responsibility of an umpire is “Getting the Call Right”. Our ultimate goal as a Baseball Umpires is to get the call right. Your pride

It is very important for umpires to understand Catch and Carry in baseball, especially amateur baseball. The Official Baseball Rules (OBR) do not address specifically

When check-swings occur, umpires must consider the following: 1.  Did the batter “break” his wrists, “roll” his wrists or swing through the ball? 2.  Did

Knowledge and Calling These Four Rules Separate the Good Umpires From the Best Umpires! 1. CALLING BALKS WHEN YOU SEE THEM. 2. CALLING OBSTRUCTION, 3.

There are many myths of Baseball that contradict the Rules. As a baseball umpire you must know the most common myths of the game. As

What are the qualities of Great Umpires? What does it take? This is a list of ten key elements that will help you the baseball umpire

Time limits game restraints. One of the differences in Baseball as opposed to other sports is that there is no clock. However time limits and game restraints

Game Management Principles One for umpires are good tips for umpires of every level. Remember the umpire must manage the game and to know key principles

In Game Management Principles Two we discuss “Play Anticipation” and what play anticipation allows. Play anticipation allows: The umpire getting into proper position. Allows the

In Game Management Principles Three we discuss batting out of order and handling coaches. Batting Out of Order: Batting out of order must be appealed

In Game Management Principles Four for Umpires we discuss stealing home, missing the plate, rundowns, and interference from the umpire-in-chief’s perspective. WORKING HOME PLATE/UMPIRE IN

In Game Management Principles Five for Umpires we discuss ejection rule tips to regard. Make sure you’re always in control and know when to eject.

In Game Management Principles Six we discuss ejection for arguing balls and strikes, close plays on the bases, calling a hitter on strikes and coaches